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University of Northern Colorado

Degreeli reads this school through school + degree value, not prestige alone. Start with the Value Score, then expand each program to see cost, salary, payback, and risk.

Overview

High upside

University of Northern Colorado looks strongest as a selective value play, with its best program landing at $1,158,075 in completion-adjusted ROI.

Families should compare the strongest path against weaker options, especially if recoup times stretch well beyond 12.5 years.

4-year net cost

$71,040

Estimated debt

$36,941

Early salary signal

$90,914

Graduation rate

51%

Why this score?

Strong Value is a Degreeli Value Score v1 directional read based on modeled cost ($71,040), estimated debt ($36,941), early-career salary ($90,914), payback, completion, and review signals. The strongest signal is that cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay. The main caution is that completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny. Data confidence is medium, so this should support comparison rather than act as a guarantee.

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

How the score works

Programs

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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,158,075

Salary Outlook

$90,914

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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83

Strong Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$1,137,272

Salary Outlook

$89,331

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

4.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Earnings outlook is strong for a first-decade career path.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

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76

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$945,101

Salary Outlook

$74,705

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

4.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

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71

Fair Value

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$867,012

Salary Outlook

$68,761

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

5.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

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69

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$821,480

Salary Outlook

$65,295

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

5.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Estimated debt appears manageable relative to salary.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

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63

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$724,800

Salary Outlook

$57,937

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Physics

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$713,609

Salary Outlook

$57,085

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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62

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$711,775

Salary Outlook

$56,945

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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61

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$694,343

Salary Outlook

$55,619

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

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60

Caution Zone

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$669,983

Salary Outlook

$53,765

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

American Sign Language

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59

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$663,958

Salary Outlook

$53,306

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

6.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$637,743

Salary Outlook

$51,311

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Chemistry

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$633,962

Salary Outlook

$51,023

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$632,568

Salary Outlook

$50,917

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$630,918

Salary Outlook

$50,791

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Economics

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57

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$629,975

Salary Outlook

$50,720

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Biology, General

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$604,704

Salary Outlook

$48,796

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$602,757

Salary Outlook

$48,648

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

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55

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$601,711

Salary Outlook

$48,568

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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54

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$587,169

Salary Outlook

$47,461

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

7.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

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51

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$557,870

Salary Outlook

$45,231

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Journalism

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$553,915

Salary Outlook

$44,930

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

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50

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$552,941

Salary Outlook

$44,856

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$542,816

Salary Outlook

$44,086

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$537,149

Salary Outlook

$43,654

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

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49

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$536,934

Salary Outlook

$43,638

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$532,630

Salary Outlook

$43,310

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$530,129

Salary Outlook

$43,120

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

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48

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$526,430

Salary Outlook

$42,838

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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47

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$521,787

Salary Outlook

$42,485

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Education, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$513,794

Salary Outlook

$41,877

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Biology, General

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46

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$511,560

Salary Outlook

$41,707

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

8.9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

History

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,830

Salary Outlook

$40,890

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

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45

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$500,215

Salary Outlook

$40,843

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$497,110

Salary Outlook

$40,607

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$496,659

Salary Outlook

$40,572

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Mathematics

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$495,870

Salary Outlook

$40,512

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.1 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Anthropology

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44

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$493,574

Salary Outlook

$40,338

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

Graduate review signal is limited or modeled.

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$486,329

Salary Outlook

$39,786

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

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41

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$470,414

Salary Outlook

$38,575

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.6 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$462,093

Salary Outlook

$37,942

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.7 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Sociology

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40

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$457,081

Salary Outlook

$37,560

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

9.8 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$448,360

Salary Outlook

$36,896

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$440,152

Salary Outlook

$36,272

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

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38

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$439,670

Salary Outlook

$36,235

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10.2 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$435,919

Salary Outlook

$35,949

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

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37

High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$434,792

Salary Outlook

$35,864

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10.3 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$424,841

Salary Outlook

$35,106

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

10.5 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

MASTERS

Music

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$390,377

Salary Outlook

$32,483

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

11.4 years

Strengths

Cost looks efficient relative to expected early-career pay.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

BACHELORS

Music

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High Risk

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Data Confidence

Medium

Completion ROI

$350,451

Salary Outlook

$29,444

Estimated Debt

$36,941

Payback

12.5 years

Strengths

Enough directional data exists to compare this option against alternatives.

Risks

Debt risk rises quickly if borrowing approaches the modeled estimate.

Payback could take longer than many families expect.

Completion or outcome confidence needs more scrutiny.

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ROI Snapshot

Cost, salary, payback, and downside by program.

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DOCTORAL

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,260,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,158,075

Value at risk

$1,102,025

Payback

4.1 years

MASTERS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

83

Strong Value

On-time ROI

$2,219,500

Risk-adjusted ROI

$1,137,272

Value at risk

$1,082,228

Payback

4.1 years

BACHELORS

Computer Engineering

76

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,844,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$945,101

Value at risk

$899,359

Payback

4.9 years

DOCTORAL

Educational Administration and Supervision

71

Fair Value

On-time ROI

$1,692,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$867,012

Value at risk

$825,048

Payback

5.4 years

BACHELORS

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

69

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,603,200

Risk-adjusted ROI

$821,480

Value at risk

$781,720

Payback

5.7 years

BACHELORS

Business Administration, Management and Operations

63

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,414,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$724,800

Value at risk

$689,720

Payback

6.4 years

BACHELORS

Physics

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,392,680

Risk-adjusted ROI

$713,609

Value at risk

$679,071

Payback

6.5 years

DOCTORAL

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

62

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,389,100

Risk-adjusted ROI

$711,775

Value at risk

$677,325

Payback

6.5 years

MASTERS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

61

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,355,080

Risk-adjusted ROI

$694,343

Value at risk

$660,737

Payback

6.6 years

MASTERS

Educational Administration and Supervision

60

Caution Zone

On-time ROI

$1,307,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$669,983

Value at risk

$637,557

Payback

6.9 years

MASTERS

American Sign Language

59

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,295,780

Risk-adjusted ROI

$663,958

Value at risk

$631,822

Payback

6.9 years

BACHELORS

Political Science and Government

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,244,620

Risk-adjusted ROI

$637,743

Value at risk

$606,877

Payback

7.2 years

BACHELORS

Chemistry

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,237,240

Risk-adjusted ROI

$633,962

Value at risk

$603,278

Payback

7.2 years

MASTERS

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,234,520

Risk-adjusted ROI

$632,568

Value at risk

$601,952

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,231,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$630,918

Value at risk

$600,382

Payback

7.3 years

BACHELORS

Economics

57

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,229,460

Risk-adjusted ROI

$629,975

Value at risk

$599,485

Payback

7.3 years

MASTERS

Biology, General

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,180,140

Risk-adjusted ROI

$604,704

Value at risk

$575,436

Payback

7.6 years

BACHELORS

Geography and Cartography

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,176,340

Risk-adjusted ROI

$602,757

Value at risk

$573,583

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Special Education and Teaching

55

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,174,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$601,711

Value at risk

$572,589

Payback

7.6 years

MASTERS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

54

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,145,920

Risk-adjusted ROI

$587,169

Value at risk

$558,751

Payback

7.8 years

BACHELORS

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

51

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,088,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$557,870

Value at risk

$530,870

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Journalism

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,081,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$553,915

Value at risk

$527,105

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services

50

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,079,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$552,941

Value at risk

$526,179

Payback

8.2 years

BACHELORS

Communication and Media Studies

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,059,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$542,816

Value at risk

$516,544

Payback

8.4 years

BACHELORS

International/Globalization Studies

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,048,300

Risk-adjusted ROI

$537,149

Value at risk

$511,151

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services

49

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,047,880

Risk-adjusted ROI

$536,934

Value at risk

$510,946

Payback

8.5 years

MASTERS

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,039,480

Risk-adjusted ROI

$532,630

Value at risk

$506,850

Payback

8.5 years

BACHELORS

Criminal Justice and Corrections

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,034,600

Risk-adjusted ROI

$530,129

Value at risk

$504,471

Payback

8.6 years

BACHELORS

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

48

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,027,380

Risk-adjusted ROI

$526,430

Value at risk

$500,950

Payback

8.6 years

MASTERS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

47

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,018,320

Risk-adjusted ROI

$521,787

Value at risk

$496,533

Payback

8.7 years

MASTERS

Education, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$1,002,720

Risk-adjusted ROI

$513,794

Value at risk

$488,926

Payback

8.8 years

BACHELORS

Biology, General

46

High Risk

On-time ROI

$998,360

Risk-adjusted ROI

$511,560

Value at risk

$486,800

Payback

8.9 years

BACHELORS

History

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$977,420

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,830

Value at risk

$476,590

Payback

9 years

BACHELORS

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management

45

High Risk

On-time ROI

$976,220

Risk-adjusted ROI

$500,215

Value at risk

$476,005

Payback

9 years

MASTERS

Student Counseling and Personnel Services

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$970,160

Risk-adjusted ROI

$497,110

Value at risk

$473,050

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$969,280

Risk-adjusted ROI

$496,659

Value at risk

$472,621

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Mathematics

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$967,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$495,870

Value at risk

$471,870

Payback

9.1 years

BACHELORS

Anthropology

44

High Risk

On-time ROI

$963,260

Risk-adjusted ROI

$493,574

Value at risk

$469,686

Payback

9.2 years

BACHELORS

Special Education and Teaching

43

High Risk

On-time ROI

$949,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$486,329

Value at risk

$462,791

Payback

9.3 years

BACHELORS

Psychology, General

41

High Risk

On-time ROI

$918,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$470,414

Value at risk

$447,646

Payback

9.6 years

BACHELORS

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$901,820

Risk-adjusted ROI

$462,093

Value at risk

$439,727

Payback

9.7 years

BACHELORS

Sociology

40

High Risk

On-time ROI

$892,040

Risk-adjusted ROI

$457,081

Value at risk

$434,959

Payback

9.8 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$875,020

Risk-adjusted ROI

$448,360

Value at risk

$426,660

Payback

10 years

BACHELORS

Fine and Studio Arts

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$859,000

Risk-adjusted ROI

$440,152

Value at risk

$418,848

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

English Language and Literature, General

38

High Risk

On-time ROI

$858,060

Risk-adjusted ROI

$439,670

Value at risk

$418,390

Payback

10.2 years

BACHELORS

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$850,740

Risk-adjusted ROI

$435,919

Value at risk

$414,821

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Nutrition Sciences

37

High Risk

On-time ROI

$848,540

Risk-adjusted ROI

$434,792

Value at risk

$413,748

Payback

10.3 years

BACHELORS

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

36

High Risk

On-time ROI

$829,120

Risk-adjusted ROI

$424,841

Value at risk

$404,279

Payback

10.5 years

MASTERS

Music

34

High Risk

On-time ROI

$761,860

Risk-adjusted ROI

$390,377

Value at risk

$371,483

Payback

11.4 years

BACHELORS

Music

30

High Risk

On-time ROI

$683,940

Risk-adjusted ROI

$350,451

Value at risk

$333,489

Payback

12.5 years

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